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On 31 October 2023, the Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023 (the “Act”), which establishes a new foreign direct investment ("FDI") screening regime in Ireland, was enacted.
Over recent years we have seen infrastructure funds begin to focus on digital infrastructure as a distinct asset class, increasingly diversifying and specializing in fiber/broadband investments, data centers and other cable/satellite opportunities.
Accelerated by the global pandemic, this trend has been brought sharply into focus and is expected to increase due to the growth of smart, sustainable cities; the shift towards remote working; increased connectivity; and the digitization of company operations, e.g. supply chains.
Our Digital Infrastructure practice comprises an integrated and global team of lawyers across key practice areas including Corporate, Banking, Projects, Data Protection, Competition and Real Estate, who advise investors, operators, developers and service providers active in this space.
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On 31 October 2023, the Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023 (the “Act”), which establishes a new foreign direct investment ("FDI") screening regime in Ireland, was enacted.
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In Vietnam Oil and Gas Group v Joint Stock Company (Power Machines – ZTL, LMZ, Electrolisa Energomachexport) [2024] SHGH 2024, the Singapore High Court made the rare finding that an arbitral award was issued in breach of natural justice.
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In Swire Shipping Pte Ltd v Ace Exim Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC 211, the Singapore High Court rejected an application to set aside an arbitration award said to be so "manifestly incoherent" that it demonstrated the parties had not received a fair hearing.
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